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 The Panjim Inn
has been Part of the Latin Quarter Pantheon for Many Years and was
Amongst the First Big Houses of Fontainhas.
see a location map
of the area.
Built in the late 1800’s by Francis Assis D’Silveira, a Landed Gentleman
and Successful Businessman it is owned by the Same Family over 5
Generations. The Gilded Pelmets and Wrought Iron Railings which run
across the 1st Floor Balcaos and Verandahs Sport the Family Insignia or
Brazao of Francis D’Assis Silveira.
Diligent Restoration
Preserve the External Facade and Retain the Distinctiveness and
Intrinsic Elegance of the Building. While making Alterations Care has
been Exercised to Conserve and Strengthen the 90cm. Thick, Mud. Clay and
Lateritic Stonewalls which make for the basic structure. The Massive
Burmah Teak Beams and Rafters have been Treated to Protect them from
Termites and White Ants.
There are 24 Bedrooms,12
in the old house and another 12 in the Rebuilt section facing Rua de
Ourem,with Modern Facilities Including Air-conditioning ,Mini-Fridge,Cable
Television
on the Premises. Each is Quite Individual in Character, Four Poster
Beds,
Carved Rosewood Almirahs, Period Furniture, and Paintings from an In
House Art Gallery
Generate an Air of Romance for the Present and Nostalgia for the Past.
The Kitchen serves Local and Continental Cuisine on a 1st Floor Verandah
Restaurant Overlooking a Street Junction. Depending on Workload, Guests
are Welcome to try their Hand in the Kitchen or Suggest Changes to the
Menu.
Sitting on Turn of the
Century Rosewood Chairs and Tables over a Beer or a Local Feni or
Sipping a Juice, one can Observe the Towns People go about their Mundane
Chores. A Little Imagination - Down Memory Lane to Better Times, to an
Old Fashioned World of Chivalry and Noblesse Oblige and You can Envision
Youthful Romeos Serenading Comely Damsels from Below the Balcaos or
Perhaps almost hear the Wistful Lament of a Portuguese Fado emerge from
the Shadows of Twilight.
A
Comfortable Bed, Good Food and Drink, an Informal Warmth and Friendly
and Caring Staff Soon make the Panjim Inn a Home away from Home!
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